Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of five Trusts involved in the formation of the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw (SYB) Pathology Network. The aim of the Network is to deliver a Pathology Service that provides all SYB patients and clinicians with equitable access to high-quality, innovative laboratory medicine solutions that will ensure the best clinical outcomes for patients.

A collaborative Network will also provide rewarding job and career opportunities for all staff. An Outline Business Case, which described the Target Operating Model for the future Network, has been agreed between Partner Trusts.

The proposed Target Operating Model will ultimately lead to the consolidation of services across SYB. As work progresses to establish the Network, staff will be consulted about proposals that may involve them.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from HCPC registered staff who are able to demonstrate expertise and extended practice in the areas of Immunology and who wish to challenge themselves and to further develop their professional skills in a supportive environment with full and comprehensive training.

The department encourages suitably qualified BMS staff working in smaller Immunology departments to apply. Experience in ELISA, IIF, protein electrophoresis and maternal screening would be advantageous.

We require a highly motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious individual with good scientific, communication and staff management skills who will assist us in running and developing the service. The ability to supervise and lead a team dedicated to quality and service development is essential.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration
• FIBMS or MSc (in Discipline or equivalent) or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma (Blood Sciences) or level 7 Apprenticeship or equivalent extensive experience with a commitment to obtain a level 7 qualification.
• IBMS Specialist portfolio (Blood Sciences) or other BMS (Blood Sciences) specialist qualification
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Further Management training.

Special Skills/Aptitudes

Essential

• Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, QPulse, LIMS etc)
• Ability to Lead a Team
• Effective Communication skills, written and oral
• Evidence of effective time management skills and with a methodical approach

Desirable

• Ability to deliver new services

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in a UKAS accredited clinical (Blood Sciences) Laboratory.
• Experience with a wide range of Blood Sciences Diagnostic techniques

Desirable

• Experience in application and monitoring of UKAS standards.
• Experience in demonstrating leadership qualities

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to complete and maintain Mandatory training and required laboratory competences
• Ability to plan, prioritise and allocate work and work under pressure.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Prepared to work flexibly including participation in weekend and evening work and out of hours rota as required

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northern General Hospital

Herries Road

Sheffield

S5 7AU

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